Session List

Anticipated sessions so far -more options and further details coming soon!

Wednesday 8:00a-4:30p Location: Classroom 103
Advanced Corrugated Program – Specific registration required
Rick Putch, National Steel Rule Co. and Steve Rote, Metsä Board Americas
The diecutting process for corrugated converters is often challenging and unpredictable due to any slight change in the combined board, tooling or machine condition influencing throughput, waste and profit. “One size does NOT fit all” when it comes to diecutting. Attending Odyssey Expo 2025 and this two-day corrugated program will allow you to recognize the pitfalls and set the path for more predictable results in your finishing operations.

Thursday 8:00a-4:30p Location: Classroom 103
Advanced Corrugated Program – Specific registration required
Rick Putch, National Steel Rule Co. and Steve Rote, Metsä Board Americas
The diecutting process for corrugated converters is often challenging and unpredictable due to any slight change in the combined board, tooling or machine condition influencing throughput, waste and profit. “One size does NOT fit all” when it comes to diecutting. Attending Odyssey Expo 2025 and this two-day corrugated program will allow you to recognize the pitfalls and set the path for more predictable results in your finishing operations.

IADD “Diemakers Rule” Die Shop: Corrugated
What goes into making a rotary cutting die for corrugated paperboard? Have you seen the process take place inside of a die shop? From the initial CAD design to the finished product, this program will demonstrate every step to a finished die. We will demonstrate techniques using automated equipment, along with the traditional manual techniques, giving you a better understanding of the complexities of this precision tool.

The Ideal Creasing Matrix
In many cases, creasing matrices are the first choice when it comes to defining a suitable creasing system. Learn more about the most important quality criteria of creasing matrices, determining the correct creasing parameters and solutions to everyday creasing problems.

Ask the Finishing Experts
Panel
Have a difficult job or application in your finishing department? This presentation allows the audience to ask questions and learn from the panel of experts. Q&A about challenging jobs, special techniques and how to maximize throughput.

Successful Folding/Gluing
In today’s volatile work environment, folding carton and finishing operations must be prepared for a variety of applications. Learn the options available on folding/gluing equipment to help folding carton manufacturers and print finishers stay flexible for all types of jobs. This will include gluing options for difficult stocks and coatings, plasma treatment for gluing UV coatings, easy change-over options from one carton type to the next, insertion options, inline printing, detection systems and braille.

Why Steel, How Steel
This session will discuss the benefits of using steel counters and the best practices for making steel counter plates.

Rotary Cutting RP and Crush Cut with Flexible Dies
We will explain the differences between rotary pressure cutting and crush cutting of cartons, along with the principles of cutting. Learn details of creasing in the process and what is acceptable for the industry. We’ll also cover specifics of what is needed for equipment, best practices as well as troubleshooting of the process.

IADD “Diemakers Rule” Die Shop: Folding Carton
What goes into making a folding carton die? Have you seen the process take place inside of a die shop? See what goes into making folding carton dies and related tools. From the initial CAD design to the finished product, this program will show every step to a finished set of tooling. We will demonstrate techniques, using automated equipment, along with the traditional manual techniques, giving you a better understanding of the complexities of these precision tools.

Successful Dynamic Stripping
Learn effective methods to strip complex, irregular and thin slots successfully using dynamic stripping. This presentation will cover the critical inputs and the elements that are both in and out of the machine operator’s control.

CAD Series
Arden Software North America
This series of sessions is expected to cover topics from the use of profile rubber around nicks to diemaking add-ons for rotary and more.

Using the Right Broaching Technology to Improve Diecutting Quality and Efficiency
Ever wonder how broaching can improve your diecutting quality and efficiency? This session will cover how broaching affects dies compared to dies made without broaching, different broaching technologies, flat vs. V-shape broaching and when to use start or end (side) broaching.

Internet of Things (IoT) Trends for Tool Tracking
The IoT has generated tremendous value for the owners and operators of machines. But sadly, tools and dies have been overlooked. In this session, we will explore the value created by tracking the use of tools across machines and shop floors. Attention will be paid to the performance of tooling and how it changes during the tool’s lifecycle. Finally, a practical application will be shown to demonstrate the ROI of connecting tools and analyzing data.

Challenge the Experts (Diemaking & Diecutting)
Panel
Bring your diemaking or diecutting problems and challenging materials to this popular presentation. Our experts will share information concerning material or substrate options, recommended press types, tooling, punches, rule, ejection material and special techniques. Don’t struggle with the same difficult cutting job every month. Go home with solutions.